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Psaki Doubts McCarthy's Ability to Avoid Shutdown Given Republican Extremism

  • Psaki isn't convinced by McCarthy's concern that some Republicans may cause a shutdown. She says this isn't a new concept.

  • Psaki points out Republicans were responsible for shutdowns in 2013 and 2018/19.

  • She says when the Capitol was attacked, most Republicans "waved it off" and pledged loyalty to Trump.

  • Psaki believes Trump is effectively running the House and pulling McCarthy's strings.

  • Psaki questions if McCarthy can avoid a shutdown, given he sold his soul to the extreme right for the speakership.

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